Highly Cartoonish 3D Animated Music Video (2-3 Minutes) - Dancing Fruits for "Llorar" Project Overview We are seeking an experienced 3D animator to create a vibrant, highly cartoonish music video, approximately 2 to 3 minutes in length. The animation will feature five anthropomorphic fruits (Mango, Pineapple, Strawberry, Watermelon, and Grapes), heavily inspired by the style and quality of the provided visual reference. The project requires strong character animation skills, and the central requirement is that the characters' dancing and expressive movements must be perfectly synchronized to the rhythm and beat of the music track. Music and Characters • Song Title/Artist: "Llorar" by Los Socios del Ritmo. • Duration: The animation should cover the full song (approx. 2-3 minutes). • Lead Vocalist: The Strawberry character will be the lead vocalist and requires accurate lip-syncing throughout the vocal sections of the song. • Backup Dancers: The Mango, Pineapple, Watermelon, and Grapes will serve as backup dancers, requiring energetic and perfectly synced choreography. • Visuals: All characters must wear sombreros, matching the style shown in the reference video. Key Deliverables & Requirements 1. Full 3D Animation (2-3 minutes): A final, polished video suitable for public distribution. 2. Character Modeling & Rigging: You must create the five fruit character models and their rigs from scratch, matching the high-quality, expressive, cartoonish style of the visual reference provided. (We do not possess existing models or drawings.) 3. Perfect Beat Synchronization: All character movements and dancing must be flawlessly timed to the music. 4. High-Quality Rendering: The final render quality must meet or exceed the polish, lighting, and vibrancy of the example video. 5. Environment: A simple, high-contrast background (e.g., solid black) is preferred to keep focus on the characters. Required Skills & Software • Expertise in 3D Character Animation and Character Rigging. • Proficiency in professional 3D software (e.g., Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, etc.). • Demonstrated ability to produce rhythmic animation and accurate lip-syncing. • A strong portfolio showcasing previous work with expressive, cartoonish 3D characters. •How to Apply Please include the following in your submission: 1. A brief description of your strategy for achieving perfect beat-synced dancing and realistic lip-syncing for the Strawberry. 2. Links to your portfolio, specifically highlighting your best 3D character animation and rhythmic work. 3. Estimated time frame and estimated total cost 4. Your proposed total cost for the project. 5. Optional, but highly preferred: A link to a still render or a very short 5-second animation clip of one of the characters (e.g., the Strawberry) modeled and textured in your style, based only on the provided reference video, to confirm your ability to match the desired look.